Hi everyone! Did you notice anything new this week? I've got tons of new things for you this week. First you may have noticed my new site and new design! Yay! Doesn't it look great? I'm still learning and figuring things out, but getting the hang of WordPress. You probably also noticed that I changed the name of the link party. I decided that along with my new design and facelift on my site, ... Read More about The Real Creative Life No. 40
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Big News….I’m Moving!!
I'm super excited to share my news with you today. After blogging for 1 year and 10 months, I've decided to move. No, I'm not moving our family or moving to a new house. My blog is moving! Currently this blog is hosted on the Blogger platform. This weekend we are moving over to a self hosted WordPress site. It is kind of like I am growing up and now I need my big girl site! ;-) This weekend, ... Read More about Big News….I’m Moving!!
Real Family Fun #35
Good evening everyone. How are you today? I hope you have had a great day and that you are ready for some fun tonight! Things have been busy as usual around here. How about you? I'm training for a second half marathon this year. I completed one in September and have a second next month. My body isn't too sure it likes this plan. I'm having to adjust my plan and figure out whether I will ... Read More about Real Family Fun #35
Real Family Fun #31
Welcome to Real Family Fun link party. I'm super glad to have you here this week. I was out of town this weekend with a friend. We were running in a race. She ran a 5k and I ran my 2nd half marathon. It was her first ever race and she loved it! I'm so glad her race went so well and that she is hooked on running and racing now....and it is all my fault. :-) My half marathon was very ... Read More about Real Family Fun #31
Real Family Fun #21
Welcome to Real Family Fun link party! I'm really glad to have you here this week. What plans do you have for the 4th of July? We plan to have some family fun tomorrow, which will be an activity we came up with that you will end up seeing here on the blog in a week or so. Can't wait to show it to you. We will have some burgers and enjoy a relaxing day before heading out to see the ... Read More about Real Family Fun #21
Keeping it Real ~ June 2013
Well, I had planned to give you my keeping it real post next week and to have a different topic for you, but as life would have it, I need to do this post today. Will you join me this month for my post where I keep things real and let it all hang out? Why on earth do I need to give you this post today? I'm tired and I'm super behind. Writing this type of post is easier and faster than trying to ... Read More about Keeping it Real ~ June 2013
Keeping It Real – May 2013
Somehow April got so busy with blog posts and such that I never posted a keeping it real post for April. Never fear, I'm here today with a keeping it real post for you. Are you ready to see some of the 'behind the scenes ' here at The Real Thing with the Coake Family? I've got a few behind the scenes for you today as well an idea for your photography if you are a blog writer as well. ... Read More about Keeping It Real – May 2013
10K and Run for Boston
This past weekend, I ran in a 10k. I joined a training team for this 10k. It was my first time to be a part of a training team. The training team was a fantastic experience. We were out training in 17 degree weather, snow, freezing rain, rain, and I think we had one sunny day! :-) Our coaches were there no matter what. It got me out there and running on a lot of Saturday's I would have ... Read More about 10K and Run for Boston
5 Tips for a Healthy and Fit Holiday Season
As I am sure you have noticed, the holidays are quickly approaching. It is the time of year with lots of fun, friends, family and food. It can feel completely overwhelming to attempt to stay healthy at this busy time of year. 3 years ago at this time I weighed about 30 pounds more than I currently do. Today, I'm going to share some tips on how to stay healthy through the holiday season. I used ... Read More about 5 Tips for a Healthy and Fit Holiday Season
Interview with a Runner ~ Me!
First, let me say Happy Veteran's Day and thank you to all the military both past and present who serve our country. I had a fantastic weekend with my Dad (a veteran) in town. We celebrated veteran's day with him and hopefully he felt our love and our thanks. I completed my first half marathon and just enjoyed a fun weekend with family and friends. I'll fill you in on more details about my race ... Read More about Interview with a Runner ~ Me!